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Sharing the history of a Battle of Britain airfield
  • Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today
    Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today

Discover the most intact airfield from WWII

The Kenley Revival Project is a Heritage Lottery Funded project which aims to preserve and protect the most intact fighter airfield from World War II. From our website you’ll be able to see the progress of our project, submit any stories or memories you have and find out how you can volunteer and come to one of our events. Find out more about us or get in touch.

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  • Mum's story of the Hardest Day

    Mum's story of the Hardest Day

  • WAAF Frances Cherry: Life at Kenley 1940-42

    WAAF Frances Cherry: Life at Kenley 1940-42

  • In the Press - "The Hardest Day"

    In the Press - "The Hardest Day"

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  • A Letter from "Dutch"

    This letter dated 20th July 1945, was sent to Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover by Petrus "Dutch" Hugo, who had risen up the ranks since the two had been stationed together at Kenley during the Battle of Britain.

  • My Mum's War - The Story of Flight Sergeant "Pat" Glover

    On 15th September 1939, Marjorie was one of the first women in her area to sign up. She joined the WAAF and was posted to Kenley Aerodrome.

  • Pilot Officer Allan Corkett of No.253 Squadron

    Allan Corkett flew with No.253 Squadron at RAF Kenley during the Battle of Britain. Here, Jo Corkett pays tribute to the relative she sadly never met and Dave Brocklehurst MBE, of Kent Battle of Britain Museum, explains the significance of the items which Allan donated to the museum.
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    • Tom on Does anyone remember Kenley?I earned my wings for gliding there, in 1961. ATC was my life. Winched up in Slingsby Cadet...pull back hard...
    • Nigel Thornton on Milk bottleI have a very simular bottle that I found on the railway line at Kenley Primary School 15 odd years...
    • Sue Peterson on Sheila Wilkie’s Memories of Douglas BaderInteresting recollections that I hadn’t heard before. Love the photo with Mum looking so glamorous.
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  • Kenley Remembers the Battle of Britain

    July 10, 2020 - October 31, 2020
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    Kenley Airfield
    Free self-guided walking trail. 10th July-31st October. Photographs of Kenley's fallen will be displayed around the airfield perimeter track this summer to remember their sacrifice and the pivotal role played by all of Kenley's service personnel during the summer of 1940.
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